Minty craigslist finds
Fleet Owner
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From: Brentwood,CA
Not craigslist but still... Are these trucks really worth what they're asking? Insane. A truck with over 300,000 miles should be way south of what they're asking, right? Like half
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8075/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7113/overview/
$8,800 for a 2011 F150 with 381,000 miles
$9,900 for a 2012 F150 with 330,000 miles
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8075/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7113/overview/
$8,800 for a 2011 F150 with 381,000 miles
$9,900 for a 2012 F150 with 330,000 miles
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/gr...297875627.html
$400 for a complete F600 with a title. From the pictures it looks super clean for its age. It doesn't even look vandalized.
It's in eastern Iowa if anyone is interested.
$400 for a complete F600 with a title. From the pictures it looks super clean for its age. It doesn't even look vandalized.
It's in eastern Iowa if anyone is interested.
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/gr...297875627.html
$400 for a complete F600 with a title. From the pictures it looks super clean for its age. It doesn't even look vandalized.
It's in eastern Iowa if anyone is interested.
$400 for a complete F600 with a title. From the pictures it looks super clean for its age. It doesn't even look vandalized.
It's in eastern Iowa if anyone is interested.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CrewCab 4x4 Duramax diesel - $16,500
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/for/d/davenport-2004-chevy-silverado-2500hd/7298543681.htmlThis is a pretty typical ad for a diesel in Iowa/Illinois. I sometimes wonder if trolls are posting them. 383,000 miles
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/rv...300544616.html
84 F250 Camper with low miles. I wish he had more pictures. If it's not rotten this truck would be sweet with a flatbed. The cab might be modified for the camper though.
84 F250 Camper with low miles. I wish he had more pictures. If it's not rotten this truck would be sweet with a flatbed. The cab might be modified for the camper though.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
If anyone is looking for some tools and tool boxes just bring $95,000 to Monmouth, IL and you'll be set for life.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304246858.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304250892.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304246858.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304250892.html
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
If anyone is looking for some tools and tool boxes just bring $95,000 to Monmouth, IL and you'll be set for life.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304246858.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304250892.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304246858.html
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/tl...304250892.html
I understand the hope to NOT have to part a collection like this, simply sell it as one complete deal and be done with it. Still just can't see this being a sale that'll be made anytime soon.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
I've seen what seem like a lot of those same offers for sale---never followed up so have no idea if anyone actually plunked that kind of cash down for tools one may or may not need or ever use. The only time this would make sense to the buyer is if you're in the exact line of work, have the same experience and work processes the seller has.
I understand the hope to NOT have to part a collection like this, simply sell it as one complete deal and be done with it. Still just can't see this being a sale that'll be made anytime soon.
I understand the hope to NOT have to part a collection like this, simply sell it as one complete deal and be done with it. Still just can't see this being a sale that'll be made anytime soon.
I think if I had that many tools I would slowly part out the whole collection on ebay or offerup.
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Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
I would think or assume anyone starting a garage would have enough tools initially to open and be able to service customers from day one. It might make sense buying "everything" in one big package, weed out what you don't need or won't use and have the core of your tools ready to go.
Tough call---even those most of us have more money in tools than we might imagine maybe those $100k prices aren't that bad?
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/ct...307537688.html
This might be the coolest truck I've ever seen on craigslist. 03 F550 7.3 dump truck. It's even 4x4.
I wonder what it looked like before they repainted it? The last picture of the door shows some rust they painted over.
This might be the coolest truck I've ever seen on craigslist. 03 F550 7.3 dump truck. It's even 4x4.
I wonder what it looked like before they repainted it? The last picture of the door shows some rust they painted over.
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From: Sportsman's Paradise
I've seen what seem like a lot of those same offers for sale---never followed up so have no idea if anyone actually plunked that kind of cash down for tools one may or may not need or ever use. The only time this would make sense to the buyer is if you're in the exact line of work, have the same experience and work processes the seller has.
I understand the hope to NOT have to part a collection like this, simply sell it as one complete deal and be done with it. Still just can't see this being a sale that'll be made anytime soon.
I understand the hope to NOT have to part a collection like this, simply sell it as one complete deal and be done with it. Still just can't see this being a sale that'll be made anytime soon.
Usually what has happened in these cases is someone with delusions of grandeur thinking if they bought all those tools, they would instantly be the master mechanic in their mind. The other side is the macho "My box is bigger than yours" and it's very real.
Over the years I've run across many of these types they would all come over and look at my modest tool cabinet and snicker how small it was compared to theirs. Then I'd tell them to open all the drawers as I opened my little tool box that was packed full, only to look into their massive drawers and find a hand full of wrenches.
UTI, you may have heard of it, promises graduates the golden ring if they get on the merry go round of becoming a mechanic and even sponsors them discounts for massive cabinets like those ads portray but limited amount of tools therein. So there's many reasons, divorce comes to mind as well.
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Nuther' good possibility ^ Except dealers, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, etc..... don't buy mechanics tools or boxes. That comes out of the tech's pocket. We refer it to as it the tool truck blackhole of debt. I've got over $60,000 in hand tools alone from my years working in the private sector in this business.
If I count in all the specialty tools we're talking well over $100,000 oomp. We call it the BHOD because you can never get out of it, every year some new geek on the drawing board decides to do something different creating the need for a new tool. It's a vicious cycle that most can't deal with. I dealt with it for over 30 years before I finally advanced my way into a gov job.
If I count in all the specialty tools we're talking well over $100,000 oomp. We call it the BHOD because you can never get out of it, every year some new geek on the drawing board decides to do something different creating the need for a new tool. It's a vicious cycle that most can't deal with. I dealt with it for over 30 years before I finally advanced my way into a gov job.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Missouri
Nuther' good possibility ^ Except dealers, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, etc..... don't buy mechanics tools or boxes. That comes out of the tech's pocket. We refer it to as it the tool truck blackhole of debt. I've got over $60,000 in hand tools alone from my years working in the private sector in this business.
If I count in all the specialty tools we're talking well over $100,000 oomp. We call it the BHOD because you can never get out of it, every year some new geek on the drawing board decides to do something different creating the need for a new tool. It's a vicious cycle that most can't deal with. I dealt with it for over 30 years before I finally advanced my way into a gov job.
If I count in all the specialty tools we're talking well over $100,000 oomp. We call it the BHOD because you can never get out of it, every year some new geek on the drawing board decides to do something different creating the need for a new tool. It's a vicious cycle that most can't deal with. I dealt with it for over 30 years before I finally advanced my way into a gov job.
I'm not exactly suggesting mechanics unionize, but the norm should be the garage supplies the tools. I just don't understand why guys take a $20 an hour job and where you have to spend 6 figures on tools. You could just as easily work construction and make twice as much and have your tools provided.
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That's one plus of working for a union. The contractor has to provide all the tools and equipment. I only have to supply a small bag of basic hand tools. Around $500 or so. The non union guys have to supply their own power tools and conduit benders. Those shops don't have wire pulling equipment either.
I'm not exactly suggesting mechanics unionize, but the norm should be the garage supplies the tools. I just don't understand why guys take a $20 an hour job and where you have to spend 6 figures on tools. You could just as easily work construction and make twice as much and have your tools provided.
I'm not exactly suggesting mechanics unionize, but the norm should be the garage supplies the tools. I just don't understand why guys take a $20 an hour job and where you have to spend 6 figures on tools. You could just as easily work construction and make twice as much and have your tools provided.
Dealership (indy shops) mechanics/technicians don't have a choice. they must supply their hand tools with the OEM only supplying tools that their product cannot be worked on with any other way. No unions at any of the mechanic shops I've ever worked at until I left the private sector.